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Regulatory Agency Paper

 

Select and complete one of the following assignments:

 

Option 1: Health Care Segment Agency Paper

 

Resource: Regulatory Agency Paper Grading Criteria

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that identifies a governmental or other agency, such as JCAHO, that governs the health care industry or a particular segment of the industry. Answer the following questions about your chosen agency:

·         What is the agency’s structure?

·         What is the organization’s effect on health care?

·         What is an example of the agency carrying out its duties?

·         What regulatory authority does the agency have in relation to health care?

·         What is the agency’s process for accreditation, certification, and authorization?

Cite at least two sources.

 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Option 2: Prison Health Care Agency Paper

 

Resource: Regulatory Agency Paper Grading Criteria

 

Identify a governmental agency that regulates prison health care.

 

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that explains the role and impact of the agency on prison healthcare. Answer the following questions about your chosen agency:

·         What is the agency’s role?

·         What is the agency’s impact on health care?

·         What is an example of the agency carrying out its duties?

·         What regulatory authority does the agency have in relation to health care?

·         What is the agency’s process for accreditation, certification, and authorization?

 

Cite at least two sources.

 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.